Kyrstin Johnson
Gymnast
Hometown: Baltimore Maryland
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College: Temple University
Discipline's: All Around
Club: Docksiders Gymnastics
Class: Junior
GPA: 3.21
About
Kyrstin Johnson is an American artistic gymnast currently competing for Temple University. She made history as the first four time All-American and vault champion from an HBCU holding Talladega College's highest records in vault bars, floor and all around. Johnson lead Talladega to become the first HBCU gymnastics team to win an NCAA competition
She also became the first HBCU gymnast to win national titles in vault and other individual events, earning gold, silver, and bronze medals, and was named Collegiate Gymnast of the Year. From floors to creative platforms, she uses her voice and presence to inspire confidence, representation and meaningful connection. She is a major advocate for young girls in sports.
Highlights
2024 - 2025
Player of the Year
Athletic Directors Honor Roll
March 31, 2023
Jan 12, 2024
Season 2025
April 12 & April 14, 2024
Historic Commitment
• Signed to Talladega College
• Became:
• First gymnast to commit to the second women’s HBCU gymnastics program in the nation
• First HBCU gymnast in the state of Alabama
• Signed on the final day of Women’s History Month
Difficulty Barrier Broken
• Became the first HBCU gymnast to compete a Yurchenko 1.5 vault
• Competed at the University of Florida meet
• Elevated the standard of difficulty for HBCU gymnastics
National Champion (Freshman Season)
• Competed at the USA Gymnastics Women’s Collegiate National Championships
• Made history as:
• First HBCU gymnast to win a National Championship in Vault
• Awards:
• 🥇 Vault National Champion
• 🥈 Floor
• 🥉 All-Around
• Received a perfect 10 from one judge on vault
Recognition & Impact at Division I Level
•Career high of 9.900 on floor (twice in the season)
January–March 2025 — Weekly Honors Earned
• Named:
• 3/12/2025 Specialist of the Week (Vault/Floor impact performances)
• 03/24 Athlete of the Week (top overall meet performance contributions)
• Established herself as a high-impact specialist while continuing to push for all-around opportunities
•March 22 - became the first recipient of DJ Jon Quick’s heroines of excellence awards for the young trailblazer award
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